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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds

Ofsted: Good
(May 2024)
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5.0(13 parent reviews) ·MacMillan Way, off Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2GJ · Suffolk
Number of places
96 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2024
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery in Bury St Edmunds is a well-established childcare provider, founded in 1982, that takes children from two years old up to the start of primary school, with a Kids Club extending to eleven years of age. The nursery is committed to guiding children through a rich programme of activities aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, focusing on comprehensive development in areas such as personal and social skills, literacy, physical abilities, mathematics, communication, expressive arts, and understanding the world.

They boast an overall "Good" rating from their latest OFSTED inspection, reflecting their dedication to quality early years provision. A unique feature of Busy Bees is their on-site Forest School, offering children an immersive experience in nature.

The nursery prioritises a nurturing environment, ensuring children's happiness while preparing them for their transition to primary education.

Our ethos

Busy Bees Day Nursery aligns with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, prioritising children's comprehensive development across various skill areas. They uniquely incorporate an on-site Forest School for immersive nature experiences, aiming to foster happiness and readiness for primary school.

What it's like

Children happily enter the nursery and are welcomed by nurturing staff. Staff work closely with parents to make sure they know babies' routines at home and follow these to help them settle quickly. As a result, babies have strong attachments with their key person, which promotes their emotional well-being.

Forest SchoolEstablished 1982OFSTED Good Provider

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday, 6:45 AM - 6:00 PM

Age range

2 years to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2010

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds

Last inspected 17 May 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Children happily enter the nursery and are welcomed by nurturing staff. Staff work closely with parents to make sure they know babies' routines at home and follow these to help them settle quickly. As a result, babies have strong attachments with their key person, which promotes their emotional well-being.

Inspector highlights

  • The new manager is dedicated to improving learning experiences for all children.
  • Children demonstrate a growing vocabulary, supported by staff modelling and Makaton sign language.
  • Children are involved in decisions, such as through the nursery council, promoting self-esteem.
  • Children have good opportunities to develop independence, with older children involved in meal preparation.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to maintain the quality of interaction with children throughout the day, especially at times of transition
  • 2help staff working with younger children to build on behaviour management strategies to help children understand what is expected of them and how their behaviour affects others.
Inspection #10343202 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that their children are making good progress, particularly with their speech and language.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use simple Makaton sign language to support the development of spoken language for those children who need additional support. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points.

Outdoor space

Children enjoy being physically active in the outdoor environment. Young children develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they scoop mud, leaves and twigs into bowls to make mud pies.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds

5.0
(13)
Fernanda Dias Costello-Clarke
2 years ago

I am so happy my son attends Busy Bees, all staff are so lovely and caring. I can see Busy Bees have a governance in place and actually follow it, very professional. I love the updates sent via the app, so reassuring my son is ok and having a good day. Strongly recommend. Thank you all at Busy Bees for the great work you do S2.

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Miguel A
3 years ago

Great professionals, kind and caring. Cannot fault a thing. I think it is the best childcare place in Bury, everything is great..from food choices to activities. 5 stars!

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Ellie Linsey
3 years ago

Very happy with the childcare provided for my child, would highly recommend.

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claire brewster
2 years ago

The nursery and it’s staff are wonderful, friendly, caring and welcoming.

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Orron Bush
9 years ago

Lovely Nursey!! Our Son loves his time there!!!

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Inspection history

Date: July 2013

  • May 2024Good
  • August 2019Good
  • September 2018Good
  • October 2016Good
  • July 2013Good

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